Brisbane Marine Park Boatshed Construction

About the project

Brisbane Marine Industry Park (BMIP) has been in operation since 1995. Operating on a 40 Hectare site located at Hemmant BMIP incorporates thirty marine orientated businesses working to service, manufacture, operate and maintain Brisbane’s marine services.

Due to the expansion of works a new boatshed was required. The new boatshed enables BMIP to operate regardless of the weather.

Key Capabilities

Specialised commercial, industrial, & municipal buildings

Project Location

Hemmant, Queensland

Client Name

Brisbane Marine Industry Park

Project Duration

September 2007 – February 2008

Project Value

$1.1 Million

Project scope

Pensar, through consultation with BMIP, were able to arrange all building approvals and final certification

Construction of a unique 900m2 structure steel structure

The structure was designed using tapered portal frame beams which allowed the unique arch shape to be achieved

On completion BMIP now incorporates a total of 2,620m2 of covered area within its 300 tonne shipping precinct with this shed being the first of many more.

Innovations & Highlights

Project delivered on schedule including design and construction

Unique, purpose-built structure with an arched design

Project involved design and installation of raft and pad footings to support new steel framing

Tapered welded beams created the 17m high arch structure with purlin battens for cladding installation